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Brake operation
Test the brakes at slow speed after starting out to
make sure they are working properly. If the brakes
do not provide proper braking performance, check
the brake pads for wear. (See page 8-37.)
WARNING
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Throttle lever
Check the operation of the throttle lever. It must
open smoothly and spring back to the idle position
when released. Have a Yamaha dealer correct if
necessary.
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Tires
WARNING
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POTENTIAL HAZARD
Riding with improperly operating brakes.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You could lose braking ability, which could
lead to an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always check the brakes at the start of every
ride. Do not ride the ATV if you find any prob-
lem with the brakes. If a problem cannot be
corrected by the adjustment procedures pro-
vided in this manual, have a Yamaha dealer
check for the cause.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating this ATV with improper tires, or
with improper or uneven tire pressure.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Use of improper tires on this ATV, or opera-
tion of this ATV with improper or uneven tire
pressure, may cause loss of control, in-
creasing your risk of accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
● The tires listed below have been approved
by Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corpora-
tion of America for this model. Other tire
combinations are not recommended.
Front:
Manufacturer/model:
MAXXIS/M979
Size:
AT25 x 8-12
Type:
Tubeless
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